Bakersfield College Foundation
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2026
Total received
$5.2M
Foundation funders
25
Grants recorded
73
Years covered
2019–2026
Who funds Bakersfield College Foundation?
Bakersfield College Foundation is funded by 25 grantmakers, led by Valley Strong Cu FKA Kern Schools Federal Credit Union ($1.7M), Marjorie Lindsey Charitable Trust UAD ($1.7M), Ravi and Naina Patel Foundation ($310K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $5.2M in grants to Bakersfield College Foundation between 2019–2026.
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2019) to $1.4M (2021). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $5K.
What grants has Bakersfield College Foundation received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Corti Theresa Tuw | SCHOLARSHIP | $5,000 |
| 2025 | Marjorie Lindsey Charitable Trust UAD | GENERAL OPERATING | $611,740 |
| 2025 | Trichell Family Foundation | VOCATIONAL TRAINING | $50,000 |
| 2025 | Jim and Elouise Elder Foundation | Rodeo Participant Support | $50,000 |
| 2025 | Foundation for California Community Colleges | CCCSE SCHOLARSHIP GRANT | $41,600 |
| 2025 | William & Florence Wheeler Foundation | TO SUPPORT THE COLLEGIATE RODEO TEAM. | $30,000 |
| 2025 | Charities Aid Foundation America | CHARITABLE DONATION | $16,320 |
| 2025 | The Skeet Varner Foundation | TO PROVIDE ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS | $13,000 |
| 2025 | The Grimm Family Education Foundation | SUPPORT FOR THE BAKERSFIELD COLLEGE FOUNDATION EDIBLE GARDEN | $6,000 |
| 2025 | Mark and Jessie Milano Foundation | Charitable Event | $5,000 |
| 2025 | Resnick Foundation | DONEE'S TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE | $2,500 |
| 2024 | Valley Strong Cu FKA Kern Schools Federal Credit Union | TO ASSIST IN EXPANDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS BY FUNDING SCHOLARSHIPS & ENHANCING COLLEGE FACILITIES. | $500,000 |
| 2024 | Marjorie Lindsey Charitable Trust UAD | GENERAL OPERATING | $264,960 |
| 2024 | Forest and Ruth Frick Scholarship | GENERAL OPERATING | $149,930 |
| 2024 | Trichell Family Foundation | VOCATIONAL TRAINING | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Kern Community Foundation | CHARITABLE | $40,585 |
| 2024 | Foundation for California Community Colleges | CCCSE SCHOLARSHIP GRANT | $39,150 |
| 2024 | Srinivasa Manohara Foundation | TO SUPPORT ACADEMIC CULTURE AND EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES FOR STUDENTS. | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Valley Strong Cu FKA Kern Schools Federal Credit Union | TO ASSIST IN EXPANDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS BY FUNDING SCHOLARSHIPS & ENHANCING COLLEGE FACILITIES. | $19,250 |
| 2024 | Clifford & Bradford Athletic Foundation | SUPPORT LOCAL SPORTS TEAMS | $15,000 |
| 2024 | Mark and Jessie Milano Foundation | Charitable Event | $10,000 |
| 2024 | William & Florence Wheeler Foundation | TO SUPPORT THE COLLEGIATE RODEO TEAM. | $10,000 |
| 2024 | The Grimm Family Education Foundation | SUPPORT FOR THE BAKERSFIELD COLLEGE FOUNDATION EDIBLE GARDEN | $1,800 |
| 2023 | Valley Strong Cu FKA Kern Schools Federal Credit Union | TO ASSIST IN EXPANDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS BY FUNDING SCHOLARSHIPS & ENHANCING COLLEGE FACILITIES. | $555,500 |
| 2023 | Marjorie Lindsey Charitable Trust UAD | GENERAL OPERATING | $220,800 |
| 2023 | The Grimm Family Education Foundation | SUPPORT FOR THE BAKERSFIELD COLLEGE FOUNDATION EDIBLE GARDEN | $55,000 |
| 2023 | Trichell Family Foundation | VOCATIONAL TRAINING | $50,000 |
| 2023 | Srinivasa Manohara Foundation | TO SUPPORT ACADEMIC CULTURE AND EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES FOR STUDENTS. | $50,000 |
| 2023 | Foundation for California Community Colleges | CCCSE SCHOLARSHIP GRANT | $35,283 |
| 2023 | California Community Foundation | EDUCATION | $30,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 73 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Bakersfield College Foundation?
Bakersfield College Foundation is funded by 25 grantmakers, led by Valley Strong Cu FKA Kern Schools Federal Credit Union ($1.7M), Marjorie Lindsey Charitable Trust UAD ($1.7M), Ravi and Naina Patel Foundation ($310K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $5.2M in grants to Bakersfield College Foundation between 2019–2026.
Who is Bakersfield College Foundation's largest funder?
Valley Strong Cu FKA Kern Schools Federal Credit Union is the largest recorded funder of Bakersfield College Foundation, with $1.7M across 5 grants (2021–2024).
How much grant funding has Bakersfield College Foundation received?
IRS 990 filings record $5.2M in grants to Bakersfield College Foundation across 73 grants from 25 funders between 2019–2026. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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